O- Carboxymethyl inulin

Inhibition of the precipitation of calcium carbonate is one potential commercial application for 0-(carboxymethyl flnulin. The formation of calcium carbonate crystals is a major problem in boilers, heat exchangers, saltwater desalination, gas and oil production, laundry, and other fields. As the water temperature increases, the solubility of calcium carbonates decreases, resulting in crystalli-zation/scale formation/incrustation, decreasing the efficiency of the operation and increasing costs. 

Biology and Chemistry of Jerusalem Artichoke Helianthus tuberosus L. 

0-(Carboxymethyl)inulin acts as a polyelectrolyte that can be used as a dispersing agent or metal ion carrier. Carboxymethyl cellulose, for instance, is used as an antiredeposition agent in detergents, in the oil, paper, textile, and mining industries, and as a thickener in foods and drug preparations. Hundreds of thousands of tons of the latter are used per year. 

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